Never Without You │ BOTW modern AU fanfic

A One-Time Thing

Back at the frat house, Link and I help set up for the biggest party of the year: the graduation slash bachelor slash bachelorette party. I head to the basement to grab the liquor.

For once, the pressure is gone. Everything worked out somehow. No more secrets between me and my friends or awful rules set by Father. My relationship is going fairly well too from what I can tell. Link and I have been together for a while now and while it hasn't always been perfect, we made it work because we are not the type of couple that gives up on our relationship. I am confident we will master any challenge together.

"Zelda!" Anju wails from upstairs.

I leave the liquor in the living room with Link and hurry up to Kafei's room. I shut the door behind me as soon as my eyes land on Anju. She is wearing her wedding dress! She looks straight out of a fairytale but her face is twisted in panic.

"You're not wearing that for the party, are you?" I ask. She's going to ruin this dress within the first five minutes of the party.

"Can you tell?" She asks, rubbing her stomach in front of the mirror.

"You've only been pregnant for a few weeks."

"So? Can you tell?"

"No."

"Are you sure?"

"I assure you, the pregnancy is not showing yet."

"Okay, good," she sighs.

"Are you worried people will judge you?"

"Oh, no, not at all," she waves her hand dismissively, "most of my friends already know. I just don't want Kafei's dad to see it tomorrow and stop the wedding! He's kind of a douche."

"Unless he has X-ray vision, you're safe. And if anyone tries to ruin your wedding, I will tackle them. Because I'm your maid of honor and it's my duty to make sure your wedding goes well!" On the inside I'm laughing at myself because I know I could never tackle anyone. It's the thought that counts, right?

"I feel bloated!" She whines. "I'm not even in the mood to party. Everyone will be drinking but me. And I don't like my dress anymore..."

I walk up to her and gently fix the veil. "Your dress is lovely. And I won't be drinking either."

"Yes you will," she tilts her head in confusion. "You'll have to drink for me tonight."

"What?"

"You'll have to take my shots during drinking games."

"I–I don't really–I've never had a shot before."

"Would you be okay with it? Just for tonight." Her brows curve into disappointment even though I haven't even declined yet. I don't want to ruin her bachelorette party... but another one of her bridesmaids will gladly drink for her, I'm sure. "I get it. It's alright," she adds along with a nod.

I'm glad she's not pushing me to drink. I always told myself I'd wait until I'm 21. At the very least. But... I must admit, I have been curious about the appeal of alcohol for quite a while now. Impa seems to enjoy it, perhaps a little too much, but she always displays a good mood when she drinks at parties. I'd definitely be more responsible than her though.

Tonight, all my favorite people will be here, it's a safe environment and... well... Maybe this is one of those times where I should follow Urbosa's advice and live a little more fearlessly?

"I'll drink for you," I speak before I make up my mind.

"You don't have to," she says.

"I want to. Just a little though." I don't want to lose control over my actions like Impa. "We can play one drinking game together."